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Hello!
We have so much going on for kids this September and October... puppet shows, trivia, robotics, and so much more!
 
Read on for all the info.

IT WAS A RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER READING CLUB

Congratulations to those who participated in this year's Summer Reading Club!

 

We had an all-time participation high with 1831 kids registered (and that doesn't even include those who were in the Read-to-Me and Teen Reading Clubs!)

 

Here's what's next:

Pick Up Your Medal

Read for 50 days or more this summer but missed the Medal Ceremony? Stop by the Youth Desk to pick up your medal anytime between September 18-30.

 

Medals available while supplies last. Readers will receive completion certificates if we run out of medals.

SRC School Trophies

The three trophies will be awarded to the schools with the largest percentage of students registered AND who complete their 50 days of reading and pick up their medal or a reading certificate.

 

The winning schools will be announced October 3. 

What’s On at the Library! 

Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30 

The Library will be open for education and reflection on Monday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check out our age-appropriate resources by Indigenous creators for Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5 and Grades 6+. Or, register for a program: 

Launch Celebration for the Skw’shítsut/Skw’shétsut- Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim Language Kits! 

Come to our rooftop garden, Swáy̓wi temíxw, for traditional storytelling with Tsitsáyxemaat, bannock, and prizes!
 
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Storytelling, Songs, and Crafts with Lisa Lewis| Ages 5-9

Join Lisa Lewis, a Squamish Nations author, as she reads her book Tsunaxen's Journey and teaches traditional Squamish songs and crafts.
 

Special Events!

Celebrate Diwali: A Festival of Light | All Ages

Learn about India's largest festival through stories, yoga, dance, and crafts.

 

Saturday, October 19, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

 

 

2024 Student Video Contest: Screening |All Ages

Enjoy the Top 10 student videos about the recycling program in the District parks!

 

Monday, October 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Halloween Puppet Show | Ages 3+

Join us for a fun-filled half hour of spooky storytelling and puppetry!

 

Friday, October 25

10:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Frightfully Fun October Programs! 

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Spooky Simbrix | Grades 4-5

Thursday, October 10, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Engineering and Robotics with Koala Koders | Grades 4-5

Books + Music

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trivia | Grades 3+
 
Celebrate the release of the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book with trivia!
 

Orff-Kodaly | Ages 2-3

 

Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance, and instruments.

 

Fridays, September 27 - November 8, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Storytimes for All Ages

Family Storytime

A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, learn new fingerplays and rhymes.

Saturdays, until December 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Drop-in

 

Fun in French

Build literacy skills and enjoy French stories, songs and more.

Saturdays, September 14 – October 19, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Drop-in 

 

Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth - 5 Years

Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, until December 18, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

 

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

ROOM 14 Graphics [Virtual] |

Ages 13+

Collaborate with other teens and design slides for the monitor in Room 14.

Monday, October 7, 6  – 7 p.m

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1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 1J8
Phone: (604) 925-7400
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